COVID-19

Many states across the country are preparing to reopen amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision on whether to reopen your business or not is an individual one and, for some, not a reality at this time. On the other hand, some are ready, and want to know how to do so safely! Guidelines will vary…

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers May 21 announced a grant program funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Totaling $100 million dollars, the funding will support providers most at-risk for financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. The providers targeted for financial assistance include emergency medical services, home and community-based services,…

GLENWOOD CITY — For the last few months, the St. Croix County Fair Association has been monitoring the Covid-19 situation as they continued to stay positive in planning and preparing for the 110th annual St. Croix County Fair. In a prepared press release, Gail Maier, President of the St. Croix County Fair Association stated, “With…

By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Public Library will continue curbside pick-up of library materials through June and will expand the curbside hours along with allowing use of the computers by appointment beginning June 1. The library must “pause” before re-opening and not return back to normal hours until the logistics of opening…

MENOMONIE — Dunn County Administration announced today that all Dunn County buildings and facilities will remain closed to the general public through the end of June. This policy may be extended or amended, however, if the public health situation changes significantly before the end of the month. The public will be notified in the event…

Dunn County Health Department, May 25th, 2020: Currently in Dunn County we have 24 confirmed COVID-19 cases, one person in the hospital, and 19 people released from isolation. We have begun to see a strain on regional ICU bed space and are still seeing a steady increase in COVID-19 cases within our region. These facts…

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will begin accepting applications online for the $75 million We’re All In Small Business Grant (WSBG) program beginning at 8 a.m. on June 15, WEDC officials announced recently. The application process ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 21st. The program, which will provide $2,500 grants to 30,000 small…

The Dunn County Solid Waste & Recycling Division will re-open the closed collection sites (Connorsville, Ridgeland, Rock Creek, and Downsville) effective June 1, 2020. On that day, the Dunn County Transfer Station & Recycling Center will return to its pre-COVID-19 business hours. All of the Area Collection Stations will be open every Saturday from 7…

Dunn County Health Department, May 25th, 2020: Currently in Dunn County we have 24 confirmed COVID-19 cases, one person in the hospital, and 19 people released from isolation. We have begun to see a strain on regional ICU bed space and are still seeing a steady increase in COVID-19 cases within our region. These facts…

MADISON – Wednesday, May 20, eight organizations thanked Gov. Tony Evers for allocating $50 million in federal funding for direct aid for Wisconsin farmers. These farm groups appealed to Evers last month for direct cash relief for Wisconsin’s farmers who have been hit especially hard during the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor today announced the Wisconsin…